Sauron as Big Brother

An interesting essay on how Tolkien has the Eye of Sauron try to maintain a surveillance state

Especially interesting in that it points out how Tolkien's version is actually more realistic than Orwell's.

The Return of the Shadow

The Return of the Shadow by J. R. R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

I can only review this from the point of view of a writer.  Which can find it very interesting indeed.  Knowing The Lord of the Rings is essential.

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